Senior Recruiting Researcher, Executive Engagement, EMEA & APAC

Netflix

Netflix

People & HR
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Nov 12, 2024

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

It's an exciting time at Netflix as we continue to expand our business globally. We are revolutionizing the way people watch their favorite shows and movies, and building our own library of original Netflix content for all to enjoy. Visit our Culture Memo and Long-Term View to learn more about our unique Netflix culture and our bold goals for the future.

The Talent Acquisition (TA) team plays a key partnership role to our hiring leaders, as they continue to seek world-class professionals for each and every open position. Attracting and engaging the executives responsible for leading these teams and setting the vision is critical to Netflix’s success, and to our overall goal of changing the way global audiences consume entertainment.

Given the increasing competition for talent, we want to bolster our engagement and networking efforts by adding a Senior Recruiting Researcher, Executive Engagement, EMEA & APAC to our in-house team, focused on executive engagement. This individual will report to Director, Talent Acquisition - EMEA and Director, Talent Acquisition - APAC and will focus on sourcing and cultivating relationships with talent for executive roles across EMEA & APAC.

Key Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in TA/recruiting, HR, or related field:

    • Executive search experience is preferred but not essential

    • Experience in the entertainment or tech industry is a plus

    • Experience running searches in EMEA & APAC is a must

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

  • Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, articulate, and execute effective sourcing strategy

  • Should push the status quo, and enjoy spending time finding creative ways to source and attract talent

  • Strong analytical skills: The ability to convey credibility across a broad spectrum of business topics

  • Attention to detail: Will need to be diligent and organized in written communications, candidate engagements and in all aspects of their partnership with TA and business leaders

  • A culture ambassador: Low-ego team player who is able to both thrive in our unique company culture, as well as possess an ability to screen for and evaluate cultural aptitude in others

  • Excellent communication skills: ability to partner effectively with hiring leaders, cross-functional partners, and candidates alike

  • Strong level of independence and efficiency; entrepreneurial-minded, especially as part of a small, burgeoning team.

  • Ability to get scrappy as needed, taking on both tactical tasks (submission of written feedback, drafting of offer letters, etc.) and higher-profile activities with equal grace and willingness

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain executive engagement strategy to help build and nurture long term relationships with talent.

  • Maintain close pulse on key executive moves, company realignments, industry conferences, and diversity organizations to identify areas for potential networking and relationship-building.

  • Curate and nurture lists of top industry leaders for our high touch executive events.

  • Partner closely with the Talent Intelligence Team to contribute to external talent mapping and overall understanding of the market.

  • Use deep business acumen and judgment to match candidate profiles to roles in various functions.

  • Partner with an Executive Candidate Experience Specialist to continually ensure excellent executive-level candidate experience, refining as necessary.

  • Work closely with the Inclusion Recruiting Programs & Talent Intelligence Teams and other members of the recruiting team to develop pipelines for ongoing executive networking events.

  • Network with industry colleagues in executive search, exchanging knowledge and surfacing best practices

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.